Jane Thornley. I first was introduced to Jane’s innovative “free knitting” techniques on Ravelry. She was knitting a beach! Yup! A beach. And not only that, there were lots of others knitting beaches too! Hmmm. Fascinating. That one I couldn’t … Read More ...
Where is My Yarn Store???
Whils’t wasting time surfing the net for cool and interesting stuff, I found this:
What is “this”? You might ask?
Just type in your zip code and it brings up all of the yarn stores in the vicinity! Going on
… Read More ...Alert! Alert! Fall Knitty Is Here…
The fall issue of Knitty is out! And now they’re print friendly.
Good grief. So much for canning tomatoes tonight. I’m going to have to cast on for at least 2 more projects. And Jane Thornley’s Feather and Fan KAL
… Read More ...Denise Fabric Needle Case/Organizer
I recently ordered the Fabric Organizer bag from Denise.
Definitely one of the best organizer bags for knitting I’ve come across. It’s 
roomy enough for the whole plastic Denise Needle Case if you want to put it in there, but
… Read More ... roomy enough for the whole plastic Denise Needle Case if you want to put it in there, but I Heart Laguna!
My first impression of this bag was how attractive it is. It’s extremely well made and sturdy. (I even road tested it on the back of my motorcycle). This bag has been my constant companion for weeks now living in
… Read More ... 35% off Handspun Sale – 1 Week Only
CraftGossip’s own Jewelry Making Editor, Barbe St. John is a spinner in disguise! Gasp! Who knew???
And, to make room in her area, she’s giving us a 35% discount on her handspun yarn!
She’s got lots … Read More ...
Donations of Knitting Items Needed!
A local school, George Mather Forbes School No. 4, is starting a knitting club for girls in grades 5 & 6. School No. 4 is a Rochester City Elementary School comprised of 420 students in grades K-6.
In January 2008, … Read More ...
Knitting Tea Cosy Patterns – The Perfect Project for Every Knitter
If there’s one knitting project that never goes out of style, it’s the humble tea cosy. Practical, charming, and brimming with character, knitted tea cosies are more than just a way to keep your teapot warm—they’re an opportunity to … Read More ...
More Mittens from Vogue
I picked up the newest copy of Vogue Knitting yesterday. Now, normally this isn’t something I would do (vogue +northern redneck just aren’t two concepts you’d normally find together) , but the cover caught my eye. Mittens!! And with our … Read More ...
Free Knitting Patterns – Mittens and Gloves
Free Pattern Friday is here again!
Everyone loves small projects. Socks, washcloths, and of course, mittens and gloves. Tis the time of year, up here in the Northern Hemisphere, to start thinking along those lines. MIttens and gloves make great … Read More ...
Stitch Marker Necklace Reviewed
Have you ever run across jewelry that was just sooo pretty you had have it? Even if you really never wear a lot of necklaces, this Stitch Marker Necklace is a must for you or all the knitters on your … Read More ...
KALs
Or Knit-A-Longs
I’ve taken part in a few of these, they’re fun. The problem I have is time. With working and farming I don’t have a scheduled amount of time to knit (funny how hobbies are like that!).
But, I … Read More ...
Patterns are Stash Too!
I am a pattern collector. I’ve downloaded every free pattern on the internet at least 3 times. I’ve classified them, filed them, drooled over them, and promised all of them that they’d be next. All of them. Yeah, you heard … Read More ...
Hoodies!
I took a few picturess of the hoodie I’m working on desperately trying to finish right now. (really need to mess with the settings on this camera so I can get good indoor pictures).
I started to knit this in
… Read More ... Another Sweater ALMOST Done!
I’m coming down to the wire on my granddaughter’s sweater, a hoodie, with a simple to do yet looks more complicated cable.
This is a picture of The Casual Hooded Pullover from The Complete Knitting Collection, House of White … Read More ...